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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

T26 ERRMOT history

T26 ERR is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 14 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2025 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 138,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2025
Mileage
138,402 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 ERR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T26 ERR was last recorded at 138,402 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 11,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,161 miles · 26 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
11,241 miles
Average per year
7,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,402 miles
  • 2024 – 127,161 miles
  • 2023 – 125,571 miles
  • 2022 – 122,815 miles
  • 2021 – 120,064 miles
  • 2020 – 115,932 miles
  • 2018 – 107,870 miles
  • 2017 – 98,196 miles
  • 2016 – 88,920 miles
  • 2015 – 80,352 miles
  • 2014 – 73,930 miles
  • 2013 – 67,039 miles
  • 2012 – 57,131 miles
  • 2011 – 37,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail138,402 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive output seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail138,402 miles (+11,241)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,402 miles
    Test number
    804984727560
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass127,161 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,161 miles
    Test number
    493880136127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing coroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing coroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail127,161 miles (+1,590)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,161 miles
    Test number
    592037946254
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing coroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing coroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,571 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    125,571 miles
    Test number
    895817451853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Fail125,567 miles (+2,752)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,567 miles
    Test number
    495284421836
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35 zr18 92y xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread 225/4 zr18 92y xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  6. Pass122,815 miles (+2,751)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    122,815 miles
    Test number
    578344767753
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,064 miles (+4,132)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    120,064 miles
    Test number
    764349261330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass115,932 miles (+8,062)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,932 miles
    Test number
    828007433467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,870 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    107,870 miles
    Test number
    196078588107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail107,855 miles (+9,659)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,855 miles
    Test number
    689121354883
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  11. Pass98,196 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    98,196 miles
    Test number
    996503402998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,143 miles (+9,223)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,143 miles
    Test number
    976301330103
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass88,920 miles (+8,568)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    88,920 miles
    Test number
    889763178591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,352 miles (+6,422)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,352 miles
    Test number
    197199595467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass73,930 miles (+6,891)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,930 miles
    Test number
    158984004199
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSmoke level too low to be measured
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass67,039 miles (+9,908)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,039 miles
    Test number
    309851303174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,131 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,131 miles
    Test number
    465123332203
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass57,131 miles (+19,731)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    57,131 miles
    Test number
    896113432205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,400 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,400 miles
    Test number
    606883311213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail37,373 miles1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,373 miles
    Test number
    527042371186
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about T26 ERR

Does T26 ERR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T26 ERR expired on 25 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T26 ERR?
The MOT on T26 ERR expired on 25 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T26 ERR done?
T26 ERR was recorded at 138,402 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 7,120 miles a year.
Has T26 ERR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 ERR has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T26 ERR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T26 ERR find?
T26 ERR failed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; offside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; offside side repeater not working, and 1 more.

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